Eating Well
The NHS Eatwell Guide illustrates a healthy, balanced diet. The basic principles are to:
Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins (including 2 portions of fish every week, one of which should be oily, have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks), choosing lower fat and lower sugar options.
Base your meals around potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates; choosing wholegrain versions where possible.
Drink regularly and keep your fluid levels up. Having regular drinks throughout the day will help stay hydrated. Women should be drinking 1.6 litres of fluid and men 2 litres of fluid a day. Limit fruit juice and/or smoothies to a total of 150ml per day.
To find out more, explore the resources below.
Eat well – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Cooking at home | British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Recipe Collections – Let’s Get Cooking at HomeLet’s Get Cooking at Home (letsgetcooking.org.uk)
Budget recipes and advice – BBC Food
Recipes – Healthier Families – NHS (www.nhs.uk)